Free learning & development webinars for May 2025
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May is a month of fresh starts — longer days, blooming gardens, and new chances to grow your skills. This month’s free webinars are full of ways to spark new ideas, sharpen your expertise and get inspired. Whether you’re kicking off new projects or simply looking to add a little extra energy to your workday, there’s something here for you. Dive into the season with learning that helps you bloom!
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: Make Magic with Microsoft Cameo
Now available to all Microsoft 365 users, this hidden gem remains PowerPoint’s best-kept secret, yet it’s a game-changer for everyone who discovers it. If you want more control over your video presence during webinars, Cameo’s the solution you’ve been looking for. Cameo seamlessly integrates your camera output right onto your slide, making virtual presentations smoother than ever. In this session, Rick Altman, Director of BetterPresenting, will demonstrate how Cameo:
Gives you more control over your video likeness.
Is cheaper than using a mixer.
Is easier than Open Broadcast Software (OBS).
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. PT: Change Agility – From Sluggish to Nimble: Five Mindset Shifts for the New Normal (Free for I4PL members)
Organizations started embracing change management as a formal discipline when the pace of change was relatively controlled, when the dust had time to settle. Today’s nature of change is fundamentally different: fast-paced, ongoing and disruptive. Yet, organizations continue to rely on methods, mindsets and structures designed for the old nature of change. It is no surprise that they struggle to adapt to the constant changes of today’s world. In this highly dynamic and interactive session, Edmond Mellina, ORCHANGO’s President and Co-founder, will point to five mindset shifts that are necessary to move from sluggish to nimble.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: “I Want – I can – I will.” In the End, Transfer Is a Trainee’s Decision
I want – I can – I will. These are the three core verbs we, as learning professionals, should focus on when we try to help our trainees succeed and apply their learning back on the job. In this webinar, Melanie Martinelli, CEO of Institute for Transfer Effectiveness, will dive deeper into the three transfer levers connected to the trainees/participants. These three levers are part of Dr. Ina Weinbauer Heidel’s 12 levers of transfer effectiveness framework. You’ll learn:
How to increase raining participant’s transfer motivation.
What the magical four-minute mile has to do with transfer.
How our willpower muscle works.
What you can do to set the three trainee levers to “transfer-effective.”
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: Agile within Agile for Learning Development: A Hybrid Approach
Explore the integration of Scaled Agile (SAFe) and the Successive Approximation Model (SAM) to develop effective and efficient learning materials. By combining the principles of SAFe’s agile framework with the iterative design approach of SAM, you can create learning experiences that meet the evolving needs of our learners. In this session, with ECS Federal’s John Foley, Senior Web-based Training Specialist, and Natalie Stringer, Senior Training and Instructional Designer, and Dianna Smith, Communications and Training Specialist at Guidehouse, you’ll learn:
The principles of SAFe Agile and Successive Approximation Model.
How to apply a hybrid approach to develop effective learning materials.
Practical strategies for prioritizing and iterating learning content.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: Staffing and Outsourcing for L&D
As learning and development teams face increasing demands, many are turning to external talent to scale their programs efficiently. But what’s the best approach — staffing or project-based sourcing? Whether you’re looking to expand your team, streamline your training operations or explore new career opportunities, this panel discussion will provide valuable insights to help you make informed decisions. Join this conversation series featuring top staffing and outsourcing providers to explore:
The value of staffing versus project-based sourcing: when to use each approach to maximize efficiency and impact.
How flexible talent solutions can help you scale training initiatives without increasing headcount.
Career opportunities in staffing and outsourcing for L&D professionals looking for their next role.
Key outsourcing trends shaping the future of L&D.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 8 a.m.–9 a.m. PT: Designing Effective Sessions: Two Storytelling Methods That Transform L&D (Free for ATD members)
As a leader in training and development, you design new hire orientations, change management sessions, soft skills training and more. With so much to cover in so little time, how do you ensure your key messages stick, and that your sessions are both engaging and effective? In this webinar, Alon Reichman, Senior Storytelling Trainer and Content Developer at Leave a Mark, will show you how to design and deliver training that drives real learning and engagement. Don’t miss out — sign up now and take your training sessions to the next level.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: Divergent Minds, Inspired Designs
This session, presented by Megan Kohler, Executive Director at Megan Kohler Consulting, explores a new theoretical framework for understanding the impact of individual support, personal belonging and frequent barriers to a neurodivergent person’s success. It explores the intersections between different levels of support and how they correlate to a sense of belonging and inclusion. By understanding this multi-tiered approach, you can more effectively align your organizational practices with a person’s needs and foster a more inclusive culture.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 12 p.m.–1 p.m. PT: Show Biz Basics: Learnertainment Infused, Disney-Inspired Techniques for Engaging Training
Based on his hugely popular session at Training 2025, Lenn Millbower, President of Offbeat Training LLC, pulls back the curtain on those show biz secrets. He’ll demonstrate the methods advertisers, entertainers and Walt Disney apply to capture and maintain learner interest and achieve incredible results. Demonstrating the techniques of emotional engagement, three-act movie structure, staging, visual attention grabbers and music, Lenn will show you how to design and deliver entertaining learning events that keep participants awake so the learning can take hold. Get ready to deliver learning your learners will laud and achieve results your leaders will love.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: Your AI Strategy Is Your Talent Strategy: Building the Skills Infrastructure to Power Enterprise Transformation
From translating business objectives into skills and competencies, to deploying AI as a “rally moment” across functions, Kian Katanforoosh at Workera, will dive into how inference, validation and targeted upskilling can help you shift from present-proofing to future-proofing your workforce. Whether you’re launching an AI Centre of Excellence, rolling out badging programs or simply figuring out where to start, this session will provide a practical framework for transforming talent into enterprise advantage.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: Level Up Your Elearning: Gamification and Game Design in Adobe Captivate
Ready to boost engagement and bring fresh energy to your elearning? Join Anna Matuszewska, Senior Consultant in Digital Learning at Lyadis, for an idea-packed session on how to integrate gamification into your projects using the all-new Adobe Captivate, even if you’re just starting out. Whether you’re exploring gamification for the first time or looking for simple ways to enhance your designs, this webinar will spark ideas and show you how to achieve more with less, using the all-new Adobe Captivate.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: Believe in Better: The Ted Lasso Guide to Communicating Change
Most people want to grow and improve, but change requires more than good intentions. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to communicate with confidence in the moments that matter to help employees and leaders embrace new learning initiatives and behaviour shifts. Discover how to reframe resistance, tailor messages to different communication styles and create momentum that sustains change. Join Todd Greider, Founder of AEG Performance and Coaching, LLC., for this engaging, solution-focused session and walk away ready to drive real results — one conversation at a time.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. PT: The Seven Pillars of Peak Performance: How Executives Can Train Like Elite Athletes (Free for ATD members)
Beyond strategic planning and implementation, effective leadership today hinges on persistent energy, adaptability and clear mental acuity, yet most leadership development programs overlook a critical factor: the mind-body connection. In this exclusive webinar, Ryan Crow, International Coach, will introduce the Corporate Athlete Framework, a science-backed, performance-driven approach that helps executives and high-potential leaders thrive under pressure. Inspired by the habits of elite athletes, this training system is built around seven key pillars that elevate leadership from burnout to breakthrough.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: AI as Your Career Ally: Leveraging Smart Tools to Land Your Next L&D Role
In today’s shifting L&D landscape, job searching requires new strategies and tools. Margie Meacham, Founder of Learningtogo.ai, will demonstrate how you can harness AI to transform their job search process from resume creation to interview preparation. Through live demonstrations and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to use free and accessible AI tools to craft standout application materials, identify promising opportunities, prepare for interviews and showcase your value in a competitive market. You’ll leave with immediately applicable AI techniques that will significantly enhance your job search effectiveness while saving precious time and energy.
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. PT: Maximizing AI’s Impact in L&D: Practical Applications and Future Potential (Free for I4PL members)
Discover how to leverage AI in L&D to drive results and transform your approach. This session explores three levels of AI integration, from speeding up workflows to creating immersive learning experiences and scaling cutting-edge innovations. Gain practical insights into approaches that can streamline learning solution creation, enhance retention and automate complex tasks. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, you’ll leave with actionable strategies to implement AI effectively and elevate your L&D solutions. Join Danielle Wallace, Chief Learning Strategist at Beyond the Sky, to demystify AI, uncover its potential and future-proof your organization’s talent development efforts.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. PT: Is AI L&D’s Extinction Event or Renaissance? (Free for ATD members)
L&D teams are falling behind in AI adoption, while CEOs demand workforce AI readiness. Section research shows that HR is one of the least AI-proficient functions, while also being tasked with taking their teams into the future. In this session, Section CEO, Greg Shove, shares a practical framework for evolving traditional training into AI-powered workforce development. Learn how your team can use AI to personalize learning, scale operations and position L&D as essential strategic partners.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 12 p.m.–1 p.m. PT: Moving Beyond Efficiency: Strategically Leveraging AI in Learning and Development
Explore how L&D leaders can move beyond simply using AI for basic efficiency gains and instead adopt a strategic approach to foster significant organizational transformation. This webinar will delve into the concept of viewing AI as a transformative disruption, rather than a transactional tool. Drawing insights from the early adoption and evolution of AI at Golin and Publicis Groupe, Joe Leslie, Global AI L&D Lead at Golin, will highlight the crucial alignment of AI initiatives with overarching business objectives.
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 12 p.m.–1 p.m. PT: Content, Convos and Cowbell: Interactive Training Lessons from SNL
In this session, you’ll begin seeing classic Saturday Night Live sketches through a brand-new lens: how they can inspire you to become more fun, creative and memorable trainers. Collin Carroll, Training Consultant at The Bob Pike Group, will analyze how historic SNL sketches can teach you how to lead workshops that’ll make your learners say, “Party on!” Assess how SNL sketches illustrate training mistakes that could cause you to wind up living in a van down by the river. And apply hidden training wisdom from SNL sketches, including the Church Lady’s catch phrase, “Well, isn’t that special?”
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 8 a.m.–9 a.m. PT: AI-Powered Analytics: The Next Evolution in Learning Impact Measurement
As L&D teams adopt new tools like Learning Experience Platforms (LXPs), there’s an urgent need to harness AI-powered analytics effectively. Join Brandon Hall Group’s Principal Analyst, Roberta Gogos, and EI Powered by MPS’ analytics leadership team to explore how organizations are leveraging AI-powered analytics to transform learning measurement. You’ll leave this session with practical frameworks for implementing AI-powered analytics, approaches for creating flexible measurement models and strategies for using analytics to enhance your learning ecosystem’s effectiveness.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: The SPLASH Method and How To Use It To Create World Class Content
So much content is painfully boring. Ollie Whitfield, Partner at Slingshot Content, is on a mission to break the boring out of B2B content. It starts here, with the SPLASH Method: the way to check your content for stand out properties and promotion that will let it sing and dance.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: From Good to Great: Assessment Design for Elearning
This session will elevate your approach to assessment design, highlighting the critical elements that transform a good assessment into a great one. Garima Gupta, Founder and CEO of Artha Learning Inc., will explore various types of assessments and their purposes, offering insights into the rationale behind each method and their practical applications. You’ll learn strategies to enhance multiple-choice questions, such as incorporating rich contexts, meaningful feedback and well-crafted distractors. Additionally, you’ll delve into creating valid and authentic assessments beyond multiple-choice questions using scenarios, branching, case studies and AI-powered roleplays.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: Where L&D Will Survive and Where It Will Die in the Age of AI
AI, automation and executive demands for measurable business impact are changing the game. Being a “nice to have” won’t cut it anymore. You must move from merely delivering training to proving strategic value or risk being sidelined. By adopting a strategic approach to leadership development, you can reposition L&D as a critical driver of business success. Russ Hill, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Lone Rock Leadership, will reveal where L&D will thrive — and where it will disappear — in the age of AI. Learn how to evolve from a “nice to have” function to a critical, essential role at the strategic table by driving measurable results through leadership development.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 12 p.m.–1 p.m. PT: Action-First Learning Using VR and AR for Maximum Learner Impact
This webinar is presented by Karl Kapp, Director of Institute for Interactive Technologies at Bloomsburg University. Details to be announced.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: VR on the Frontline — Practical Applications and Lessons Learned
Extended reality (XR) is redefining how frontline teams learn and perform, moving training from centralized classrooms to immersive spaces that accelerate skill mastery — anytime, anywhere. In this session, hear from Anders Gronstedt, Ph.D., President of The Gronstedt Group, and a pioneer in VR training solutions for organizations such as the U.S. Navy and Pfizer. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights from real-world VR implementations that are revolutionizing how frontline employees learn and work.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: Build or Buy? Identifying When to Customize Your Learning
Through interactive scenarios, a guided decision matrix and real-world case studies, David Jackson III, President and CEO of Elevated Solution LLC, will equip you with a practical toolkit to confidently navigate the build-or-buy dilemma. Unlock the strategic alignment, cost-effectiveness and engagement your learners crave. Dive into the heart of what matters most — connecting your learning initiatives to business priorities, timelines and budget realities. Uncover cost-effective strategies to adapt off-the-shelf content for greater relevance and impact. Prepare to leave inspired, empowered and ready to revolutionize your approach to learning solutions.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. PT: Solve the SME bottleneck: Dynamic Learning for Novice-to-expert Skill Growth (Free for ATD members)
L&D professionals often face the challenge of delivering effective skill development while minimizing reliance on SMEs and avoiding disruption to workflows. Dynamic learning journeys address this challenge by embedding personalized, interconnected role-play and learning paths directly into employees’ daily activities. This approach enables natural, progressive skill-building through practice with diverse stakeholders, reinforcing learning over time. During this event, with Micah White, Vice President of Research and Development at CGS Enterprise Learning, you’ll:
Discover how dynamic learning journeys reduce the need for constant SME involvement while fostering communication mastery.
Learn how employees develop nuanced skills in the flow of work through iterative practice, hands-on practice, see-what-I-see guidance and stakeholder-specific scenarios.
Explore how personalized, progressive training ecosystems drive engagement, deepen expertise and enhance organizational ROI.
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: Onboarding Transformed: How Arise Optimizes Frontline Learning for Performance and Retention
Effective onboarding and training of frontline employees is critical to organizational success. The question is: how can organizations be successful with frontline onboarding? This webinar explores how Arise, a provider of virtual customer service solutions, transformed its approach to agent readiness through a structured, dynamic onboarding and certification process. Join Sonia Brant, VP of Learning Design and Delivery from Arise, and Claude Werder, Senior VP and Principal Analyst from Brandon Hall Group, to discover actionable strategies for optimizing your frontline workforce training, regardless of industry.
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